Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is a community-based, accredited
Children’s Mental Health Centre with locations on Wellesley Street, Adelaide Street
and in York Region. Since 1973, CTYS has been on the forefront of serving at-risk
youth.
We give youth a chance to recreate their lives in an environment where they are
engaged, then challenged and nurtured to take control of their own destiny. CTYS
was one of the first centers of its kind in Ontario, focusing specifically on the
psycho-social needs of children and youth.
There are five overarching programs at CTYS:
If you would like to know more about CTYS, our services and programs, please use
the program menu on the left of this site or contact us directly at 416-924-2100.
What's new at CTYS?
Y-Gap Trans Youth at School Guide
Y-Gap Trans Youth at Work Guide
YGAP Trans Youth Health & Social Services Guide
Teen activist takes aim at mental illness stigma : Toronto Star
Transceptance and CTYS Partner
to enhance services for the families of trans youth.
"Transgender Defender": CTYS' FIT Guide a 24 Hours Coverstory
Job Openings
Currently no job openings at this time.
NEW PUBLICATIONS
AUGUST 2009
Y-Gap Work, School, Health & Social Services Community Bulletins
Click the links below to access the bulletins:
TRANSforming Care Service Provider Guide
Trans Youth Health & Social Services Guide
UPCOMING AND ONGOING GROUPS
For more information about a group:
contact Cori Shiff at 416-924-2100 ext 245 or cori.shiff@ctys.org
BOYOBOY
A biweekly, drop-in workshop series for younger gay/bi/queer/trans guys. Through discussion of arts & culture, history & current events, guest speakers, music, video & film clips, creative & interactive activities, the BOBC looks to address issues of identity, sex, love, relationships and gender. Always entertaining and educational, each workshop focuses on a specific topic or theme.
The BOBC meets every second & fourth Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm. Raffle draw each night; pizza & TTC tokens provided. Bring a friend, check us out- and prepare to expand your mind! To confirm and pre-register, contact david.yeh@ctys.org.
Anger Management
The Anger Management (Crossroads) Group will be starting in Fall 2009. The group is designed for young men age 13-18 who experience difficulties with managing their anger. This may involve conflict with the law, school suspensions, and recognizing a need for support to control angry behaviour. The group is held every Tuesday from 4:30-6pm for 12 weeks. Spaces available.
Connect
A 12-week counseling and peer support group for girls age 14-18. This is a small intimate forum consisting of 8-10 group members. The group is designed for young women to share and talk about healthy relationships and managing anger in their lives. This group may include young women who have experienced conflict with the law, school suspensions, and recognizing a need for support in controlling their emotions. The focus of discussion will be about myths about anger, recognizing triggers, and using self talk to help reduce conflict.
Youth Zone
A 12-week counseling and peer support group for co-ed youth age 14-18. This is a small and intimate forum of about 6-8 group members designed for youth to share and talk about their anxiety and feelings of depression in a safe and welcoming place. The focus of discussion will be on increasing confidence and self-esteem, and earning tools and strategies each week to reduce stress and help manage anxious feelings.
